Quote by William Shakespeare
For I have sworn thee fair, and thought thee bright, who art as black as hell, as dark as night.
Summary
This quote expresses a sense of disappointment and betrayal towards someone who was once trusted and admired. The speaker had initially seen this person as beautiful and good, but now perceives them as being morally corrupt and deceitful, akin to the darkness of hell and night. It conveys a revelation of one's true character and the disillusionment that follows, highlighting the contrast between the initial perception and the harsh reality discovered later on.